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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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